A typical session | Seasan Abhaisteach

Circle Time
We start Cròileagan with a song and a chance to say hello to people coming along for the first time.

Children’s playtime
Children can choose what they want to do during this part of Cròileagan – each week there is a different activity organised – such as making cards and even Olympic torches! We also have a lovely selection of toys and resources and the playleaders rotate these so there are different things for the children to play with each week.

Snack time
The children have a snack – normally each parent brings along something small to be shared like a piece of fruit or a few rice cakes or some raisins – and we divide these up. Grown-ups usually take turns to help prepare snack – but don’t worry about this on your first few visits, as we normally have plenty of help.

Coffee & tea
Once the children are sitting down and eating, the grown-ups sit down for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat (usually a few biscuits disappear too!)Tidy up toys & washing up cups
After snack time, we all tidy up – grown-ups and children help to tidy away the toys and a couple of grown-ups tidy up the snack things and wash up.

Circle time
Once everything is tidied away, we have some joint activities, such as singing. Our song books are in Gaelic and English so it’s a great way for grown ups to pick up a few words and the children really enjoy all the activity songs. It also gives the playgroup leaders a chance to tell us about any news or events coming up.

What to bring
A little something for snack time and 50p per session for each family.